Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zestful
Adjective
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Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026 -
As part of the hotel redesign, the pool area is now a zesty terracotta and the pool tiles are a gorgeous viridian that mimics the sea below.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The spicy, sour, tangy dressing with tons of fresh herbs was the perfect contrast to such a rich, fatty cut.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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The tender pulled pork, tossed in a tangy sauce with one foot in Memphis and the Carolinas, was a standout.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Most of us know licorice for its sweet, pungent flavor in candy and beverages—or, perhaps, as a soothing remedy for heartburn and tummy trouble.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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No suspicious whine in the air, no burning of pungent oils to put off biters.—
Antonia Quirke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This year kicked off with an unlikely nail color trend: a zingy, red-tinged orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Zestful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zestful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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